To test an emergency lighting system a mains power failure on the normal lighting circuit circuits or individual luminaries must be simulated.
Self test emergency lighting system.
Self testing emergency lighting and signs.
The self test feature replaces the manual tests carried out monthly and annually.
All eterna lightings self test products have been independently tested by tuv to ensure these are designed and manufactured to conduct self testing in accordance with en 62034 which specifies the performance and safety requirements for products and components incorporated into automatic test systems for emergency escape lighting.
Purchasing self test emergency lighting units can bring many benefits including reducing labour costs and time the initial costs may be higher but overall they provide a very short payback period making them an option that should be considered when starting your project.
Automated systems with computer backup are capable of running both the monthly and annual tests and recording the results for you.
Emergency luminaires that provide illumination in the event of a power failure with the added benefit of automatic testing autotest emergency luminaires not only meet the basic requirements of standard emergency lighting products but also include the thorlux autotest automatic self test system.
This test can be carried out manually or automatically.
Benefits of self test emergency light units.
Self testing emergency lights check themselves automatically to ensure that the battery and lamp in each emergency light are fully operational.
Fastel self testing emergency lighting systems all comply with bsen 62034 automatic test systems for battery powered emergency escape lighting which provides assurance to the user that the systems will comply with the legislative requirements to carry out testing of the emergency lighting as specified and avoid any risk of prosecution for not.
This will force the emergency lighting system to operate via the battery supply.
If a problem is detected by the self test the system will display a visual.
Self testing emergency lighting checks itself automatically to ensure that the battery and lamp in each emergency light are fully operational.
If a problem is detected by the self test the system will display a visual warning and sound an audible warning.
An average sized maintenance staff can count on using the better part of a day to test a building with about 200 emergency lighting fixtures in it such as a shopping center or large school galantine notes.